Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board will meet to recognize local schools and award a 100-year accreditation, approve routine financial and contract items, and consider an early exit incentive for professional staff. The meeting also includes a committee report on teaching and learning and a memorandum of understanding with Su Clinica Familiar for behavioral health services.
- Approval of early exit incentive for professional employees
- Memorandum of Understanding with Su Clinica Familiar for behavioral health services
- Award of proposals and contracts (details in attachments)
- Budget amendments and monthly financials for November 2024
- Recognition of Harlingen CISD by Cognia for 100-year accreditation
Board Committees Meeting
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board Committees Meeting on December 3, 2024, will feature updates from three committees: Facilities & Safety, Transforming Teaching & Learning, and Finance & Planning. The Facilities & Safety Committee will present a school safety update, ESSER funding projects, grant updates, and a financial report on construction funds.
- School Safety Update by Danny Castillo
- Presentation and Update on ESSER Funding Projects by Oscar Tapia
- Presentation and Update on Grant and Federally Funded Projects by Oscar Tapia
- Presentation and Update on the TRE Funded Projects by Oscar Tapia
- Construction Funds and Other Projects Financial Report by Ramon Mendoza
Policy & Audit Committee Meeting
The Policy & Audit Committee will meet to review the district's 2023-2024 independent financial audit. The committee will also discuss recommended revisions to local policies BDB and DNA on first reading.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 Independent Financial Audit
- Recommended revisions to Local Policy BDB (first reading)
- Recommended revisions to Local Policy DNA (first reading)
Public Hearing
The board will hold a public hearing regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas. The meeting includes a session for public comments on agenda topics.
- Public hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas
- Review of 2023-2024 FIRST Ratings
Regular Board Meeting
The Harlingen school board will vote on routine items including teacher hires, the 2023–24 financial audit, and minor budget amendments. The meeting also features recognitions for students and staff, plus committee reports on teaching, facilities, and finance.
- Approval of 2023–24 Independent Financial Audit
- Approval of Plan of Finance for Maintenance Tax Notes
- Approval of Budget Amendments
- Approval of Teacher Evaluation Appraisers for 2024–25
- Out-of-state travel for Speech Drama Debate teams to Harvard Invitational
Special Board Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting featuring reports from the Facilities & Safety, Transforming Teaching & Learning, and Finance & Planning committees. The session includes a potential decision on a stipend agreement for the Interim Superintendent.
- Possible action on a stipend agreement for the Interim Superintendent
- School safety update
- Updates on ESSER, Grant, and TRE funded projects
- Construction funds and other projects financial report
- Discussion on data-driven decision making
Finance and Planning Committee Meeting
The Finance and Planning Committee will meet to discuss fiscal planning. The meeting includes a period for public comments on agenda topics.
- Fiscal planning discussion presented by Ramon Mendoza
Benefits and Organizational Development Committee Meeting
The Benefits and Organizational Development Committee will discuss the district’s health plan and the renewal of its stop loss insurance. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Regular Board Meeting
The Harlingen school board will vote on routine items including a final payment to Rio Roofing for ESSER-funded roof repairs, an easement for Harlingen Water Works to install utility lines at the Administration Annex, and monthly financial reports. The board will also discuss campus safety and security in a closed session.
- Final construction payment to Rio Roofing, Inc. for ESSER-funded roofing improvements at multiple campuses
- Approval of easement and right-of-way conveyance to Harlingen Water Works Systems for water/sewer lines at Administration Annex
- Approval of contingency allowance expenditure for HVAC improvements at Coakley, Long, and Wilson schools
- Recognition of students earning National Recognition Awards from College Board and PTSA Students of the Month
- Proclamations for School Bus Safety Week, National School Lunch Week, Red Ribbon Week, and Financial Literacy Month
Board Committees Meeting
The Board Committees will meet to receive updates on school safety, student wellness, and the financial status of construction and funded projects. The meeting also includes presentations on blended learning and dyslexia initiatives.
- School Safety Update
- Presentation and update on ESSER funding projects
- Presentation and update on TRE funded projects
- Construction Funds and Other Projects Financial Report
- Blended Learning: A 3-Year Case Study
Finance and Planning Committee Meeting
The Finance and Planning Committee will meet to discuss fiscal planning. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a single topic for discussion.
- Fiscal Planning discussion presented by Ramon Mendoza
Special Board Meeting
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board will convene a special meeting to conduct a Level IV FNG Consolidated Grievance Hearing and discuss the resignation of the superintendent. The board will adjourn to closed session for legal consultation and deliberation on these matters before reconvening in open session for potential action.
- Level IV FNG Consolidated Grievance Hearing - N.A.
- Consultation with legal counsel regarding grievance hearing
- Board deliberation on grievance hearing
- Consultation on matters concerning superintendent resignation
- Possible action on grievance hearing outcomes
Regular Board Meeting
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board will meet September 10 to approve the 2025 tax rate, final payments for two school renovation projects, and several memoranda of understanding with outside agencies. The agenda also includes routine recognitions, committee reports, and personnel actions.
- Approval of 2025 tax rate resolution
- Final payment to Gerlach Builders for Coakley and Vernon Middle School gym renovations
- Final payment to Ziwa Corporation for Harlingen High School renovations
- Change order for Security Window Film Project at district facilities
- Health insurance premiums for employees effective January 2025
Board Committees Meeting
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board Committees Meeting will receive presentations on ESSER and TRE funded projects, a financial report on construction funds, and updates on instructional leadership and elementary programming. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
- Presentation and update on ESSER Funding Projects
- Presentation and update on TRE Funded Projects
- Construction Funds and Other Projects Financial Report
- Instructional Leadership in HCISD
- Elementary High-Quality Instructional Programming
5:30 PM - Special Board Meeting
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board will meet to discuss the employment and possible resignation of the Superintendent. The Board may also take action to appoint or employ an Interim Superintendent.
- Possible acceptance of Superintendent resignation agreement
- Possible appointment or employment of an Interim Superintendent
4:00 PM or immediately following the Finance and Planning Committee Meeting - Special Board Meeting
The Board will meet to consider the employment of teachers and professional staff. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel and legal counsel regarding Cause No. 2024-DCL-04235, followed by a return to open session for possible action.
- Approval of endorsement to TASB Board of Directors for Region One ESC
- Approval of employment for teachers and other professional staff
- Discussion and possible action regarding Cause No. 2024-DCL-04235
Finance and Planning Committee Meeting
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Finance and Planning Committee will meet on August 27, 2024, to hear a presentation on the district’s financial landscape. The meeting includes procedural items such as establishing a quorum and public comments, followed by the financial review and adjournment.
Regular Board Meeting
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on August 13, 2024, to approve routine items including budget amendments, contracts, monthly financials, and proclamations for September awareness months. The board will also hear reports on curriculum, facilities, and a study abroad program, and may discuss employment matters in closed session.
- Approval of 2024-2025 budget amendments
- Award of contracts including workers compensation coverage bid extension
- Approval of proclamations for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Attendance Awareness Month
- Consideration of change order for Coakley and Vernon Middle Schools gymnasium renovations
- Approval of MOU between HCISD and NINOS, Inc. Head Start / Early Head Start Program
Board Committees Meeting
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board Committees Meeting on August 6, 2024, will receive presentations on ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding projects, TRE (Tax Reinvestment Zone) funded projects, and a financial report on construction funds and other projects. The meeting will also discuss community engagement through marketing and recruitment, and topics for future committee meetings.
- Presentation and update on ESSER Funding Projects
- Presentation and update on TRE Funded Projects
- Construction Funds and Other Projects Financial Report
- Engaging community through marketing, recruitment, and attendance
- Topics for future Transforming Teaching & Learning Committee meetings
Special Board Meeting
The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board will meet to consider approving the student code of conduct for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also discuss and vote on the employment of teachers and other professional staff.
- Consideration for approval of the 2024-2025 Harlingen CISD Student Code of Conduct
- Consideration for approval of employment of teachers and other professional staff
- Recognitions of Broyles Award Finalist and All American Cheerleaders